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RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. The doors of Running Wild open every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. ahead of group runs that begin at 6 a.m. sharp. The casual group run is free of charge and intended for runners of all abilities. Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

PENSACOLA COOKS PRESENTS “HEIRLOOM GARDENING AND COOKING FUN-DA-MENTALS” 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Join Cat McCreery for a new spring series focused on going “back to the basics” of the home gardener and chef. Classes include lunch along with cooking and container gardening instruction. $40 per person. Ever’man Natural Foods Community Kitchen, 315 W. Garden St. 456-0743 or pensacolacooks.com.

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m.—4 p.m. “Homage to the Past” a multi-media show is on display through April 11. Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Free admission. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART 10 a.m.—5 p.m. The exhibition “Figures to Fur: Passions of a Private Collector (Selected Works from the Peyroux, Gillmore and Meacham Collection)” serves as a public glimpse into a private love story between the collectors and their passion for European and American oil paintings, sculpture, and portrait miniatures from the 18th through the 20th century. On display through April 5, as is Filipe de Sousa’s contemporary installation entitled “Dietrich.” Tuesday—Friday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Saturday, 12—5 p.m. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.com.

“FIRST DAY OF SPRING!” AT SO GOURMET 12—1 p.m. Off the Vine Organic Produce hosts a one-hour cooking class, presenting dishes based on fresh produce available. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

MESS HALL 2—5 p.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) offers weekly themes, special activities and workshops that captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. School year hours are Tuesday—Friday, 2—5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St. Admission is free for members and $8 for adults and children ages 3 and over. 877-937-6377 or PensacolaMESShall.org.

“A NIGHT IN TUSCANY” AT SO GOURMET 6—8 p.m. Chef Dan Dunn teaches this class dedicated to the cuisine of Northern Italy. $65 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6—9 p.m. While End of the Line offers vegan dinner options every day (except Mondays, when they’re closed) each Thursday the café also serves a 3-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

PENSACOLA COIN CLUB MEETING 6:30 p.m. The Pensacola Coin Club, also known as the Pensacola Numismatic Society, invites coin enthusiasts of all ages to their monthly meeting. Come early to dine, look over door prizes and raffle coins, or just socialize. There will be a coin presentation, and a coin auction is held after the meeting. Sonny’s Barbeque, 630 N. Navy Blvd. For club information, call Mark Cummings at 332-6491. pensacolacoinclub.com.

“BEYOND OUR BACKYARD: ARCHAEOLOGY AROUND THE WORLD” 7—8 p.m., As part of this free lecture series, Dr. Lesley Gregoricka of the University of South Alabama presents “Bioarachaeology of the Undead Deviant Burials in Post-Medieval Poland.” The series will feature a lecture each Thursday in March in celebration of Florida Archaeology Month. West Florida Public Library Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. 436-5060 or mywfpl.com.

LIVING HISTORY IN HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Learn early 19th century cooking techniques and trade-skills like sewing, basket weaving and wood working from costumed Living History interpreters every Friday and Saturday in Historic Pensacola Village. Demonstrations are included with admission. Tickets for the Village are available at 205 E. Zaragoza St. $6 adults, $5 AAA, Senior Citizen 65+ and Active Military, $3 children ages 4-16. 595-5993 or historicpensacola.org.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5—7 p.m. Out and about in East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5—7 p.m. “Try if for free, buy it for less” during weekly wine tastings at the Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

HOT GLASS COLD BREW AND “SPRING FLING” ART SALE 5—9 p.m. First City Art Center is pairing its regular Hot Glass Cold Brew event with its Second Annual Spring Fling Art Sale. The art sale, held in the center’s classroom, features both art and functional pieces and will be open again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission for Hot Glass Cold Brew is $25 for non-members and $20 for members. There is no admission fee for the art sale or visiting the gallery itself. 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or firstcityart.org.

THE PENSACOLA OPERA PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” 7:30 p.m. Set in Italy in the 18th century, Gioachino Rossini’s operatic version brings you a Cinderella story with a comedic twist. Saenger Theatre stage. 118 S. Palafox. Ticket availability and prices vary between Friday and Sunday performances. 433-6737 or pensacolaopera.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 p.m.–12 a.m. The regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu is available late night on Friday and Saturday nights. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC

BEULAH FEST 4—11 p.m. Beulah Fest returns to the Pensacola Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, March 21—22 with Rodney Atkins, Charlie Daniels Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd as headliners. Beulah Fest, complete with rides and kids activity area, also runs from 10 a.m.—11 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets at the gate are $15 on Friday and Saturday before 7 p.m.; after 7 p.m. on Saturday, admission is $20 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. 6655 Mobile Hwy. beulahfest.com.

12th AVENUE PATIO SALE 8 a.m.—1 p.m. The 12th Avenue Patio Sale is back for the spring season. Original art and crafts, local produce and baked treats, and secondhand items are all part of the eclectic mix of goods offered weekly. The Patio Sale will be every Saturday from March 1 to May 31, outside the historic former Sacred Heart Hospital, now known as Tower East Office Complex. 1010 N. 12th Ave. 438-3580 or facebook.com/12thAveSale.

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.—2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com.

UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com.

“PEDDLING PICKENS” 10 a.m. This is the final ride of Gulf Islands National Seashore’s March “Peddling Pickens” series. The leisurely, ranger-led bicycle tour follows the old narrow gauge railroad path the Army built in the early 1900s. Riders must bring their own bicycles and individuals under 18 years of age must bring and wear their own helmet. The bike tour is free; however, there is an $8 entrance fee to the Fort Pickens Area. For more information, call the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at 934-2600 or visit nps.gov/guis.

“A BARK TO REMEMBER” ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EVENT 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Gulf Coast Health Care is hosting a dog-friendly event at the Community Maritime Park to raise funds and awareness to the local Alzheimer’s Association. There will be dog demonstrations, dog contests, a bloodmobile, Nursing and Retirement home representatives, as well as a variety of vendors and a silent auction. Admission and parking is free, and all event proceeds will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. 301 W. Main St. 430-0100 or gchc.com.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The regular Saturday and Sunday menu includes favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists—like chicken and cashew waffles and French toast with grilled pineapple. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

FREE AKHANDA YOGA BEGINNER CLASS 11 a.m. This free class is intended to introduce beginners to the Akhanda style of yoga. While the class is free, any donations will benefit The Helping Hands for India, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to children in India. Urban Deshi, 5043 Bayou Blvd., Suite A.

COLE CLARK DEBUT PARTY 11:30 a.m.—4 p.m. Blues Angel is celebrating adding Cole Clark guitars to their inventory with a debut party featuring a live performance by James Atkins. Several different styles of Cole Clarks, a line of acoustic electric guitars made in Melbourne, Australia, will be on display and available to “test drive” during the party. 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7557 or bluesangelmusic.com.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m. Go behind the scenes at Pensacola’s own brewery with Brewmaster Mark Robertson. Tours begin in the Taproom and include samples for those ages 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragoza St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

RAGE 5K 6—11 p.m. Run, walk, and/or dance your way through downtown Pensacola during the Rage 5K. DJs, black lights and lasers are stationed throughout the course and at a post-race party. There are also “Competitive Glow” and “Glow Only” registration options for those who either want to run exclusively or not at all. Registration starts at $20. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. rage5k.com.

FILM SCREENING: “DON”T NEED YOU—THE HERSTORY OF RIOT GRRRL” 7 p.m. Open Books hosts a screening of the film “Don’t Need You” which tells the story of the origins of the Riot Grrrl movement in the American independent music scene of the 1990′s. No Code will perform ahead of the screening. 1040 N. Guillemard St. $5 cover. 453-6774 or openbookspcola.org.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 p.m.—12 a.m. Every Friday and Saturday night, enjoy a late night edition of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

END OF THE LINE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. This vegan café offers its unique 3-course brunch every Sunday, with a menu that changes each week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

THE FISH HOUSE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Enjoy a Sunday meal from the Fish House’s extensive brunch menu (and full bar), with a view of Pensacola Bay. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

SEVILLE QUARTER SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Seville Quarter’s weekly Sunday Brunch features their regular breakfast menu and beignets along with Chef Brandon Melton’s added specials. Bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers, as well as live music, are also part of the tradition. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FIVE SISTERS JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.—5 p.m. A southern-inspired brunch menu ranging from French toast to shrimp and grits is served up in addition to Five Sisters’ regular menu offerings—and alongside live music—every Sunday. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivessistersbluescafe.com.

THE PENSACOLA OPERA PRESENTS A “CINDERELLA” TEA PARTY 12 p.m. The Pensacola Opera is inviting “princesses” and “princes” ages 12 and under to don their royal costumes and attend a private party prior to the matinee performance of “Cinderella” at the Saenger Theatre. Tea, sandwiches and cakes will be served. All participants of the Cinderella Tea Party can purchase matinee tickets in the “Royal Court” section (the first two rows on the main floor) for only $15. Saenger Theatre 118 S. Palafox. Admission to the tea party is $70 for one child and one adult, and $30 for add-on event tickets. 433-6737 or pensacolaopera.com.

THE PENSACOLA OPERA PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” 2 p.m. Set in Italy in the 18th century, Gioachino Rossini’s operatic version brings you a Cinderella story with a comedic twist. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. Ticket availability and prices vary between Friday and Sunday performances. 433-6737 or pensacolaopera.com.

UWF DOUBLE BASS AND PIANO RECITAL 2:30 p.m. The UWF Department of Music presents a “Double Bass and Piano” recital with Marcos Machado, double bass, and Ney Fialkow, piano. The recital will take place in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. 11000 University Parkway, Building 82. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact the CFPA Box Office at 857-6285. uwf.edu/cfpa.

“ICONS FOR TODAY” WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.—5 p.m. Artist Connie Wendleton teaches this 5-day, icon writing workshop. The workshop is suitable for those of all student levels but experience with water media is helpful. Fees are $250 for 30+ hours of instruction and $50 for materials. 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT THE MAIN LIBRARY 6—7:30 p.m. The main branch of West Florida Public Library (WFPL) has a wide verity of board games and puzzles for all ages, and invites the public to bring friends and family along for this weekly event. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. 436-5038 or mywfpl.com.

YOGA AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. There is no cost involved. Must be over 18 to attend. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

BEARD & MUSTACHE COMPETITION 6:30 p.m. The Emerald Coast Beard and Mustache Alliance (ECBMA) is holding its first ever Beard and Moustache Competition and membership draft. All beards and mustaches are encouraged to attend. For those who would like to join, membership will be $50 at the event, and go up to $100 after March 25; memberships include free admission to all ECBMA events and other perks. Crowne Plaza Grande Hotel, 200 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/ECBMA.

STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Owners should be prepared to pick up after the pets. Meet at the entrance of Bayview Park, 20th Ave. and E. Mallory St. 291-7658.

THE SPANX 8 p.m. The Spanx with Hawaii and The Pistachios. Ages 18 and up. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $6. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

PLAY’S “BEST OF THE COAST” KARAOKE NIGHT 9 p.m. Krazy George hosts Play’s weekly karaoke night, voted the “Best of the Coast” in 2013. Free skee ball and $2.50 drinks are just two more reasons to check this party out. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

THE MARKET AT AL FRESCO 3—7:30 p.m. A mid-week farmers market held on Wednesday afternoons features local produce and goods from a variety of vendors. The market is located at Al Fresco, at the intersection of Main and Palafox streets. 501 S. Palafox. 438-1999 or alfrescomarket.com.

RUN4WINE 5:30 p.m. Get out and about downtown as part of The Run4Wine Running Club. The club welcomes runners (and walkers) of all abilities, and offers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 mile courses. Upon your return, enjoy 2-for-1 wine specials and a 10 percent discount on food, The Wine Bar’s way of rewarding you for your work out. The Wine Bar, 16 S. Palafox. run4wine.net.

FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: “FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO” 6—8:30 p.m. A Safe Port Counseling Center, which provides free HIV testing and counseling
services to the LGBTQA community, is hosting a film and discussion panel with local religious leaders, showing the documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So.” This event is free and open to the public. Unitarian Universalist Church, 9888 Pensacola Blvd. 723-0042 or asafeportcounselingcenter@gmail.com.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY RUNNING CLUB 6:30 p.m. Three different routes of varying lengths take off from the brewery every Wednesday. 225 E. Zaragoza St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

TAP IT AND RUN 6:30 p.m. Pound the pavement along the WOB Running Club’s 3.2-mile route and you’ll be treated to half-price select drafts for runners. After 10 runs with the group, runners receive a “Tap It and Run” shirt. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox St. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/locations/Palafox.

FREE TAPPING WORKSHOP 6:30—7:45 p.m. Trish Taylor of Taylored NLP will conduct an informal session about Thought Field Therapy, also known as “tapping,” a natural, drug-free, non-invasive system to eliminate the cause and effect of negative emotions. West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. taylorednlp.com